Lionel Messi shines, Cristiano Ronaldo misfires, and FIFA alters its refereeing directives after a chaotic, record-shattering start to the tournament.

The expanded FIFA World Cup 2026 is gathering pace across the three host nations — the United States, Mexico and Canada — with the tournament already delivering plenty of drama in…

The World Cup might be less than a week old, but the goal scoring at this year's tourney has been sublime. Argentina's Lionel Messi netted three goals the same day France's Kylian…

Argentina began their defense of the World Cup title won in Qatar 2022 on Tuesday with a 3-0 thrashing of Algeria, in the Group J opener of the 2026 World Cup, played at Arrowhead…

There are many players capable of shaping this World Cup, but no two can combine greatness and drama like these two.

Lionel Messi became the first man to play in six World Cup tournaments when he started for Argentina in their opening match against Algeria in Kansas City on Tuesday. Messi made…

Lionel Messi achieved a remarkable hat-trick in Argentina's World Cup debut against Algeria. This dominant performance saw the veteran player equal Miroslav Klose's all-time World…

The soccer legend stunned on Tuesday night in Argentina’s opener against Algeria.

Lionel Messi piled up the records as he scored all three goals for Argentina in their 2026 World Cup opener against Algeria on Tuesday, becoming the first player to feature in six…

Argentina open defence of their World Cup crown with a Lionel Messi-inspired 3-0 win against Algeria at 2026 edition.

Messi opened his record-breaking sixth World Cup with a hat-trick to become the tournament's joint all-time top scorer as Argentina launched their bid for back-to-back titles

Lionel Messi made history in the FIFA World Cup 2026. He became the first player to play in six World Cups. Messi also scored a hat-trick against Algeria. This tied Miroslav…

Lionel Messi scores a hat-trick, tying the World Cup goals record as Argentina defeats Algeria 3-0.

The Argentina great levels Miroslav Klose’s tally of 16 goals in a thumping 3-0 win over Algeria in Group J to begin their title defence at Kansas | Sports News

Lionel Messie equaled Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup scoring record and overtakes Roger Milla to become the oldest player to hit a tournament brace.

After the upsets and the feel-good stories, the World Cup shifted into a new gear on Tuesday. It could have been billed as Superstar Day. Three of the biggest names in global…

Lionel Messi opened his record-breaking sixth World Cup in spectacular fashion Tuesday, scoring the first World Cup hat trick of his career as defending...

Day 7 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 sees Cristiano Ronaldo potentially matching Lionel Messi's record of six tournament appearances. The day also features the opening of Group K and…

Lionel Messi scores stunning hat-trick as Argentina defeat Algeria, while Kylian Mbappé nets two in France’s win over Senegal

Lionel Messi delivered another unforgettable performance on football's grandest stage, scoring a hat-trick as Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in their opening match of the 2026…

Lionel Messi scored a stunning hat trick to lead Argentina to a 3-0 win over Algeria and move level with Miroslav Klose's World Cup scoring record.